Can Shank for Weight Distribution Hitch be Modified  

The Ultra-Fab 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver for Trailer Frames part #UF35-946403 will need to be attached directly to the frame on your 2018 Airstream RV Flying Cloud 27FB, not the bumper support brackets. The warranty of the trailer hitch and…

If you have exactly 11 inches from the ground to the bottom of the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS10048B you'd be totally fine. It only might be an issue if you went on unusually uneven terrain like off-roading. But 11 inches would be…

I am not aware of any legally mandated minimum ground clearance requirement for trailer hitch receivers in any states and my online research did not reveal any such laws. However, I did find on an internet forum for Sienna owners posts related to…

The only difference between the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part #BXW1500 and the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System part BXW1500-S (which we don't carry) is the shank that is included with either system. The standard…

I would recommend that Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU77FR simply because it does not have lift chains like the SwayPro #BXW1006. Both will do a great job but the TrackPro will have a little less movement because of the absence of drop chains. Blue Ox is a…

The best option to install a weight distribution system on a trailer with the tongue obstructed would be to use a chain style system with chain hanger brackets that bolt to the frame, the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System part #RP66082 with…

Due to the importance of a properly functioning break away system, it would be best to leave the existing break away battery in place and add an additional battery for powering the jack. A standard automotive or small deep-cycle 12 volt battery would…

The combined load of your 4 tires and wheels just needs to match or exceed the loaded weight of your trailer minus its tongue weight. If your trailer will weigh 3 tons (6,000 pounds) I recommend getting trailer tires that have a maximum load of at…

The distance between the mounting holes of the Reese Shank part #RP54970 is 1-1/4 inches and the diameter of the holes is 3/4 of an inch.

The solution you came up with is the best solution to allow you the needed tailgate clearance. The Equal-i-zer shank part #EQ90-02-4600 will give you the clearance you need and while it is longer the added length would not significantly change the…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…